found the old list
Items to purchase
For Sleep
i) Baby cot usu $250 to $350 (can consider those that can convert to child bed later on) usu come with free bumper, mattress and a set of pillow/bolster plus casing
ii) One or more sets of pillow/bolster casing, mattress
iii) Mattress protector (or disposable lining)
iv) Blanket (buy those which can double up as receiving blanket should your hospital does not give)
v) Playpen (maybe optional for some) some may put playpen to put bb during day in the living room and in baby cot (which is in the bedroom)
vi) Dao ge pillow (can ask mother or mil to make) - optional
vii) Plastic chest of drawers highly recommended
viii) Thick face towel to double up as pillow (cos bb neck weak, normal bb pillow may be a bit high)
For clothes
i) mittens/booties (loads of them, at least 10 pairs to last a week)
ii) tops (front open preferred) at least 10 tops to last a few days
iii) pants (long) for sleeping (no need to buy too many)
iv) hankies at least 2 dozen (can double up for washing bb)
v) bibs at least 5
vi) Changing table highly optional cos occupy space (can change bb on bed but keep a watchful eye)
vii) A pack of disposable NB diapers (for going out use)
viii) Napisan (sterilizing powder) for washing bb nappy. NTUC healthcare
For bath
i) bath tub
ii) johnson top to toe
iii) rubber mat to put on bed (if you dun have changing table)
iv) ru yi oil fr medicinal shops
v) nappy rash cream drapolene (cheaper), desitin (more expensive)
vi) Powder J&J or pigeon medicated powder (which I prefer although more expensive)
vii) Nappy at least 2 packs
viii) Nappy liner at least 1 box
ix) Nappy fastener
x) Cotton buds to clean ears
xi) Cotton pads to clean eyes
xii) Wet tissues (tub and travel packs)
xiii) Nail clipper or cutter (I prefer cutter as it is easier to hold onto scissors)
xiv) Bath towels
xv) Anti slip mat for bath tub (optional) as you will learn how to how the bb correctly during bath, he/she should not slip
For feeding
i) Standby a small tin of formula milk in case you dun have sufficient BM
ii) bottles/teats (usu comes free with sterilizer or pump)
iii) pump (manual or electrical) manual cheaper. Can consider rental should you be not sure if you have sufficient milk
iv) sterilizer (highly recommended as you need to sterilize bottles for child until he/she reaches 1 yr old)
v) more bottles for storing EBM or disposable bags (which I heard is quite difficult to use)
vi) thermal flask (for storing hot water when you go out)
vii) milk powder dispenser
viii) food warmer (optional) can use hot water to keep warm (anyway, unused milk can only keep 1 hour outside)
ix) bottle brush cleaner (from market)
x) tongs (sometimes free with steriliser)
Baby items that you may consider to buy later
i) Pram (usu range from $100ish to $400ish, depending on brand, weight etc) when buying consider the stability, the wheels treading and also the max weight it can hold
ii) Music mobile (about $40ish and above, depding on complexity, brand, music) usu pple may give you for full month celebration (preferably choose one with a mirror so that bb can look at himself/herself (self-entertain)
iii) Baby rocker (with nylon netting, $20ish) seen in many childcare centres
iv) Car seat (as you may only go out after confinement) there are some car seat system that you can fix the car seat to the pram (but of course more expensive)
v) Pacifier some bb dun like
vi) Hangers for hanging small pieces of clothes etc (or improvise with hangers and use clips)
vii) Highchair pple may give you for full month
viii) Walker pple may give you for full month
ix) Toys/rattles/babygym etc can buy during sale cos they are too cute to resist
x) Baby carrier/sarong sling optional (some car seat can double up as carrier for first few months) or pple may give you for full month
As a general guide, hospitals (especially private ones) provide everything the bay requires ie a set of clothing, disposable bb diapers, receiving blanket, a carrier bags so you dont have to bring anything for bb in the hospital. Private hospital also provides alcohol etc for cleaning bb umbilical cord area (please check with your hospital) So, what should you bring to hospital?
- night gown/ maternity dress (with front opening) at least 2 (depending on length of stay)
- a cardigan (in case cold)
- nursing bras and nursing pads (recommend pigeon nursing pads)
- cream for cracked nipple (mustela brand) buy from robinson during sale
- disposable underwear if your hospital do not provide
